The purpose of the summer camp educator will be to assist in the development and implementation of summer camp programs conducted by Audubon New Mexico and the Randall Davey Audubon Center. The position is classified as full-time, seasonal. The educator will be supervised directly by the Director of Community Education at the Randall Davey Audubon Center.
Projected start date is May 28, 2019 and projected end date is August 2, 2019. Weekday, some evening, and some weekend work required.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Lead groups of children outdoors and in-classrooms through innovative environmental education activities and curricula at the Randall Davey Audubon Center and Sanctuary (RDAC);
- Assist in developing and implementing innovative environmental education activities and curricula for the summer day camps for children ages 4-12.
- Ensure daily safety and well-being for summer campers
- Mentor teen youth volunteers in the Volunteer Naturalists and Junior Naturalists-in-training program.
- Interact professionally and positively with students, teachers, parents, and visitors;
- Maintain and enhance existing activities/curricula, including the upkeep of program materials and resources;
- Serve as a role model naturalist and environmental steward to students and community;
- Assist as necessary with the maintenance of nature center buildings and grounds at RDAC;
- Interact with the public to provide information about Audubon and Audubon’s mission, answer specific questions for visitors associated with the Randall Davey Audubon Center and be a positive ambassador of Audubon;
- Promote Audubon’s conservation initiatives within the community.
- Occasional evening and weekend work required.
Educational Background:
Minimum of two years professional experience working in the field of environmental education, natural history, science education.
Skills/Experience:
- Experience working with groups of elementary-level students (PreK-5th grade);
- Creative ability to design, write and evaluate environmental education curricula, lesson plans and activities.
- Skills teaching in formal and informal settings to a variety of audiences;
- Excellent public speaking and group management skills;
- Ability to work and collaborate with people of varying backgrounds;
- Hard working, flexible, and self-motivated;
- Ability to work individually and in a team setting;
- Professional and friendly manner.
- Background in New Mexico natural history desirable.
- CPR & First Aid certified.
- Must pass a background check.
- Must be able to stand on your feet for long periods of time, lift loads up to 25 lbs, and traverse uneven terrain for over 2 miles. Must be able to lead groups in an outdoor setting, including being able to traverse the trails and uneven terrain of the Nature Center and surrounding properties, preserves, and sanctuaries in variable weather conditions.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Mar 18 2019
Active Until:
Apr 18 2019
Hiring Organization:
National Audubon Society
industry:
Nonprofit